We are in Sonoma for a couple days, head home Saturday. Loren has to prep for Monday’s class.

Very nice! Chalk Hill is a great winery and part of our Firestone club. Just tell them you’re me, and you’ll get a free tasting. —Mike

They’re gonna think you sure get around.

Saw some clouds in the sky today. First clouds we’ve seen in San Jose since May.

Are you OK? Remember, they won’t hurt you! —Melanie

Got it. Thanks for the safety tip.

You are welcome! —Melanie

Clouds are gone. Everything is OK. Thanks for the reassurance.

I’m glad I could be there for you in your time of need. —Melanie

Sharon, how’s your energy today for Chris’ wedding?

Hanging in there. Pushing myself, but not too far. Kids and Mike are doing all the big lifting. —Sharon

Happy wedding day! Hope it was a blast!

Thank you both! Wedding went great! Chris was smiling the entire time!!! —Sharon

Just want to let you all know. We are at ER. Loren is getting checked out. Had weakness in her left leg off and on for last week. Also bad headache off and on. Was very vague and spacey today; we are getting her checked out. Will keep you posted.

They are drawing blood, urine and EKG. And giving her many stroke tests — squeeze hands, lift arms, etc. All fine on that score. Getting CT scan now.

Tom and Loren Moriarty live in San Jose.

Tom Moriarty’s wife, Loren, was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in October. Beginning this week, he is chronicling their battle in a series of columns and will continue in a blog. As he says, “This is a story I don’t want to tell. This is a place I don’t want to go. But this is where cancer is sending us. So we go. And we invite you to join us.”